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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.98 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.98 and 83.03 is: 124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.98 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.98 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.98 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 34,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621.85/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.52

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